Energy

First the DEL had to struggle with the Corona effects for two years, now the next problem is imminent with the energy crisis. DEL Managing Director Gernot Tripcke is "not worried in the short term," but expects consequences for ice hockey next year.

Because of the energy crisis and the high inflation rate, there is an energy price lump sum of 300 euros for wage tax payers. But does the lump sum also affect future pensions? Could the amount possibly increase the pension?

The current energy crisis is upsetting the economy, and some experts see a recession coming to Germany in the coming months. But Germany and Europe are not the only countries affected by the crisis: The Ukraine war and sanctions against Russia are also having a noticeable impact on the Russian economy. In his latest assessment from the trading floor, stock market correspondent Mick Knauff looks at the economic forecasts for Russia up to 2030.

The tourism industry had only just recovered after the Corona depression - and new austerity measures by the German government could already spoil a short vacation in the fall.

To save electricity, the European Center for Nuclear Research, also known as CERN, wants to shut down some of its eight giant particle accelerators. In doing so, they hope to counteract the current energy crisis.

Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder met in Alzenau in Lower Franconia. They discussed closer cooperation between the two countries on energy supply. It was the first joint meeting between the two since Boris Rhein took office at the end of May.

The electric drive of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2 comprises an energy converter consisting of an internal combustion engine and a generator, as well as a high-voltage battery and the two electric motors on the front and rear axles. Energy management plays a decisive role in this. The electronic control system for the complex electric drive system proved its worth in the first rally events. Only in extreme cases did challenges arise. For example, Audi noted short-term power surpluses during the Dakar Rally in situations where the wheels had little contact with the ground when jumping or on uneven terrain. The officials of the FIA intervene at a threshold of 2 kilojoules of excess energy and hand out sporting penalties.

In conversation: Elisabeth Hofer, Kurier

The Greens in the Bavarian state parliament are calling for a comprehensive package of measures to save energy from the state government. This should include a gas summit where parties, business, unions and social organizations can discuss ideas.

From fall, it is set to get darker and cooler in German cities - at least a little bit. The cabinet approves new specifications. But what now applies to private homes?

In September, there is the so-called energy price flat rate as compensation for the sharp rise in energy prices. It amounts to 300 euros gross - but how much of it ultimately ends up in the account?

Hop cultivation with photovoltaics - this is the plan a farmer from Au in der Hallertau is pursuing for his hop plants. This is how sustainable hop harvesting works.